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Patent GB-2422150-A (GB)
Title: PVA composition
Inventor: MORRIS PETER
IPC: C08K3/26
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composition comprises 40-97 wt.% PVA, 3-20 wt.% of a plasticizer comprising glycerine and propylene glycol, and optionally at least one of a filler, a binder, and a pigment such that the total amount is 100 wt.%. Typically, the composition contains 50-67 wt.% of PVA and 5-17 wt.% of the plasticizer. The composition may also contain up to 5 wt.% binder and up to 49 wt.% filler. The ratio of glycerine to propylene glycol in the plasticizer may be 1:5 to 5:1, each of which is preferably present in an amount of 1 wt.% or more. The binder may comprise a fatty acid amide such as stearamide and/or a stearate such as zinc stearate or calcium stearate. The filler may comprise calcium carbonate. A method of making the composition by blending together the PVA and plasticizer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2409143-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder accessory
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A bird supplementary food storage apparatus 10 for use with a bird feeder; comprising a food storage vessel and connecting means, wherein the connecting means preferably has either; an adjustable member that allows the storage vessel to sealingly engage the main body of bird feeders of various sizes; or a series of members, each of different size, that allow the storage vessel to sealingly engage the main body of bird feeders of various sizes. When attached to a bird feeder the apparatus substantially prevents the egress of bird food between the apparatus and the feeder.
Patent GB-2408820-A (GB)
Title: Limit interface for performance management
Inventor: THERIEN GUY M
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an environmental condition relating to a first device is monitored. The first device operates in a first performance state. A limit command is generated based on the environmental condition requesting the first device to adjust the first performance state to a second performance state.
Patent GB-2412352-A (GB)
Title: A duplex system for an inkjet printer
Inventor: TEO CHERNG LINN
IPC: B41J13/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A duplex system (300) for an inkjet printer having a printhead for printing a media sheet is disclosed. The duplex system (300) includes a front duplex module (302) and a back duplex module (304) detachably coupled to the front duplex module (302). The front duplex module (302) includes a first roller assembly (308) for advancing the media sheet to the printhead (306) along a simplex media path and a second roller assembly (310) disposed along the simplex media path for handling the media sheet (312).
Patent GB-2424577-A (GB)
Title: Mattress with stiffening edge support structure
Inventor: MOLLOY LIAM
IPC: A47C27/06
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A mattress (1) comprising a spring base (2) sandwiched between upper (3), lower (4) and side upholstery layers (5). The spring base (2) has coil springs (10, 11) and a stiffening edge support structure (15) comprising a stiffening edge panel of a dense pliable material, eg needled felt, and a framework of upper and lower wires (17, 18) and inclined intermediate bands (19) all forming a tying framework for the stiffening edge support structure (15).
Patent GB-2429977-A (GB)
Title: Acrylated polyamide containing printing inks
Inventor: THOMPSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: C09D133/04
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The problem of misting in printing inks may be cured by using as the oligomer in an energy-curable printing ink a radiation-curable acrylate-modified aminoamide resin which is the Michael addition product of a polyol ester having at least two (meth)acrylate ester groups with an aminoamide thermoplastic polymer, the aminoamide thermoplastic polymer being the reaction product of a polyamine with an acid component which comprises a polymerised unsaturated fatty acid and a C2 - C22 fatty acid, from 1 to 25% of the acid functionality forming the aminoamide polymer being said C2 -C22 fatty acid, the resin being liquid at 25{C. Also disclosed is use of the ink in lithographic printing.
Patent GB-2429961-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle grille having decorative lighting effect
Inventor: LIU YAO-HUANG
IPC: B60Q1/28
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A grille for a car includes a filter net (1), and a light emitting device (2). The light emitting device includes a pattern plate (20) mounted on the filter net, a bottom cap or backing plate (22) mounted on the pattern plate, and a circuit board (21) mounted between the pattern plate and the bottom cap and having a plurality of light emitting members such as LEDs (210). Thus, the convex faces (203) of the pattern plate function as a refractive face to refract the light rays from the light emitting members so that the light rays are refracted outward from the pattern plate evenly and smoothly, illuminating the shape of the pattern plate behind the grille.
Patent GB-2424548-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Video Telephony Method.
Inventor: SIU PO KEN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A method of providing mobile video telephony service in a 3G mobile phone network to an inbound roaming mobile phone user from a 2G mobile phone network, comprises steps: <SL> <LI>(a) providing a system server (10) connected to the 3G and 2G networks; <LI>(b) obtaining by the server (10) the location of the user in the 3G network; <LI>(c) obtaining by the server (10) from a home location register (30) of the 2G network a subscriber profile with a features list including a 2G mobile phone number of the user; <LI>(d) revising by the server (10) the features list of the subscriber profile by activating video telephony service and replacing the 2G mobile phone number with a 3G local mobile phone number; and <LI>(e) updating by the server (10) the revised subscriber profile of the user at a mobile switching center (20) of the 3G network, thereby enabling the user to make an outgoing video call in the 3G network. </SL>
Patent GB-2422767-A (GB)
Title: Automotive ashtray having an electroluminescent lamp
Inventor: RADU BOGDAN
IPC: A24F19/10
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An automotive ashtray (12) comprises a compartment body (20) defining a cavity (22) and having an opening (24) for accessing the cavity (22). The compartment body (20) includes a first connecting member (26) integrally formed therein. The ashtray (12) further includes a cover (30) having a second connecting member (32) integrally formed therein, the first connecting member (26) cooperating with the second connecting member (32) to moveably couple the cover (30) to the compartment body (20). An electroluminescent lamp (34) is molded to the compartment body (20) to illuminate the cavity (22). A two-shot molding process may be used to form the ashtray (12), with the compartment body (20) and the first connecting member (26) being formed in the first shot. The electroluminescent lamp (34) is molded to the compartment body (20) in the first shot. The cover (30) and the second connecting member (32) are then formed in the second shot so that the cover (30) is pivotally coupled to the compartment body (20).
Patent GB-2421288-A (GB)
Title: A sprocket for a chain
Inventor: SONODA MASATOSHI
IPC: F16H55/08
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A sprocket 11 for a chain having teeth 12 with facing tooth surfaces 13,14 connected by tooth gap bottoms 17, wherein when the centre 17a of the tooth gap bottom is aligned (fig.4) with the centre 7a of a tooth gap bottom of a sprocket having ISO 606:1994 (E) tooth form, the tooth thicknesses W, of an inner portions of said teeth in the vicinity of the intersections (alpha 2) of lines (alpha 1) defining the angle (alpha) subtended by the tooth gap bottom arc of said ISO tooth form 2 with said tooth surfaces 13,14, is thinner than the tooth thickness of said ISO tooth from, and the tooth thicknesses W of outer portions of the teeth extending from said thinner inner portions to the tooth heads is thicker than the tooth thickness w of said ISO tooth form 2. The tooth becomes thinner from the pitch line to the tooth head.
Patent GB-2435043-A (GB)
Title: Rubber devulcanisation
Inventor: HOUGH PHILIP
IPC: C08J11/10
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A method for breaking crosslinks in vulcanised rubber comprises swelling the rubber in a fluid at supercritical temperature and pressure followed by a rapid reduction in pressure (e.g. by using a release valve) so as to vaporise the fluid. Although the crosslinks are broken, the integrity and molecular weight of the rubber molecules is maintained. Preferably, the fluid is formed from a gas having a supercritical temperature of 120{C or less. The gas may be carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a refrigerant. The supercritical fluid may also extract low molecular weight materials from the rubber, such as monomers, oils, waxes, and soaps. The vulcanised rubber may in the form of granules or other particulate material and may be derived from natural rubber or a synthetic polymer. The devulcanised rubber may be subsequently revulcanised or it may be used as a component in a new rubber composition.
Patent GB-2425588-A (GB)
Title: Flue condensation trap
Inventor: GIBBS IAN DAVID
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A flue system includes a flue 14, a sump 13 and a condensate trap or collector 20 located between the two. The trap is made of a non-corrodible or corrosion-resistant material and directs liquid collected therein to drainage means. The material may be a chemically-inert synthetic plastic such as glass-filled polyamide. A shallow dish-shaped member 21 sloping down to a central aperture 22 may be included in the trap. The central aperture is connected to a drainage outlet 29. The trap may be used in a condensing boiler with a combustion chamber 10, heat exchanger 11 and flue passage 12.
Patent GB-2425051-A (GB)
Title: Side-cutting tools
Inventor: OZDOGAN ERCAN
IPC: B05C21/00
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A side-cutting tool has a painting element such as a sponge 1 inserted within a hand piece 2. The sponge 1 is fixed within the hand piece 2 by a pin (3, fig. 2) which extends through an adjustment hole (4, fig. 2) in a handle (5, fig. 2) of the sponge 1, when the hole (4, fig. 2) is aligned with holes 104 in opposite sides 101 of the hand piece 2. A suspended plate 8, which is inserted adjacent to a front face 9 of the hand piece 2, is fixed within the hand piece 2 by a pin (10, fig. 2) which is inserted through holes (11, 12, fig. 3) in tabs of the suspended plate 8 when aligned with holes 103 in the hand piece 2. An adjustment plate 15, which is inserted between the suspended plate 8 and the front face 9 of the hand piece 2, can be raised or lowered to allow differing amounts of the front edge 92 of the sponge 1 to protrude into contact with the protected surface 94.
Patent GB-2428077-A (GB)
Title: Self piercing rivet
Inventor: DRAHT TORSTEN
IPC: F16B19/08
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A self piercing rivet (16) has a head (18) and a shank (20). The periphery of the rivet (16) is configured to diverge toward the head (18) in at least one area outside of the transition between the shank (20) and the head (18).
Patent GB-2429750-A (GB)
Title: Compressed gaseous fuel system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HASHEMI SAM
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A compressed gaseous fuel system for an i.c. engine includes upstream and downstream pressure regulators 30, 34, an electronic engine controller (ECU) 14, a common fuel rail 18, fuel injectors 22 operatively connected to the fuel rail 18 and with the engine controller 14 and a high pressure gaseous fuel source 26, eg a tank or a compressor station. A control regulator 38 reduces gas system pressure to a final variable control pressure specified by the engine controller 14 and supplies the fuel at the control pressure to the fuel rail 18. A fuel pump 42 operatively connected with the control regulator 38 and with the engine controller 14 selectively transfers fuel from the fuel rail 18 to a portion of the fuel system located upstream from the downstream pressure regulator 34 in the event that the pressure within the fuel rail 18 exceeds a desired pressure. Fuel compressed by pump 42 may be re-injected into the high pressure tank 26 by opening valve 46 which is also controlled by the ECU 14.
Patent GB-2427125-A (GB)
Title: Container carrier
Inventor: SEWELL JAMES H
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A container carrier comprises a collar defining an opening for receiving the neck of the container. A handle includes a base and a pair of handle arms. The proximal ends of the handle arms are integral with the ends of the base and the distal ends of the handle arms are integral with the collar at opposed points on the collar. A flange integral with the base extends inwardly from the base in a direction towards the collar. The inner periphery of the collar and the handle define an opening for allowing a user's fingers to wrap around the base and the flange. The weight of the container during transport of the container causes the base and flange to flex upwardly above the plane of the collar and the flange to provide a surface for the user's fingers.
Patent GB-2443806-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a prefabricated block
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a prefabricated block to form the appearance of a hand built brick wall. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a mould 16 having side walls 26, 28, 30, 32 and a first mould face 20, including a predetermined pattern of protrusions 38, the predetermined pattern of protrusions defining a plurality of load sites 36; b) providing a plurality of bricks 2 each brick 2 having an aperture 4 therethrough; c) loading the plurality of bricks 2 into the load sites 36 of the mould 16 such that a first display face of the bricks is adjacent the first mould face 20 of the mould 16 and the protrusions 38 substantially surround the periphery of said display face such that a plurality of bricks 2 are aligned with one another to form a plurality of layers in a first alignment plane; and arranged such that a plurality of said apertures 4 are aligned with one another in a second alignment plane, d) inserting a reinforcing rod 50 through a plurality of apertures 4 in said second alignment plane; e) laying a reinforcing and retaining rod 52 between layers of bricks 4 aligned in said first alignment plane; f) providing a second mould face and using the second mould face to substantially seal the mould placing the second mould face against a second display face being opposite said first display face; g) pouring a matrix into the mould such that the matrix surrounds the bricks 2.
Patent GB-2436216-A (GB)
Title: Clamshell housing for an instrument module
Inventor: YEAP BOON LEONG
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A clamshell housing 1200, used to house an electronic instrument module (not shown), comprises first 1201 and second 1203 sections pivotally connected by a hinge mechanism 1205 at a hinge end 1207 of the clamshell housing. The hinge allows rotation of the first and second sections relative to one other between open and closed positions. An openable end of the clamshell housing, opposite to the hinge end, has a sliding fastener section 1211 that slides over the openable end and secures the sections 1201, 1203 in the closed position. A storage recess or compartment 1213 is formed by the first and second sections 1201, 1203 when in the closed position and serves to hold the instrument module. The clamshell housing has connection features 1217 that allow several housings to be stacked in vertical configuration (figure 14).
Patent GB-2434952-A (GB)
Title: Media independent trigger model for multiple network types
Inventor: GUPTA VIVEK
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A media independent trigger model for multiple network types is disclosed. A change in communication environment trigger is communicated from a media dependent interface to an upper media independent application. The communication environment trigger may be from a local event detected by the interface or may be a remote trigger received from another device. The upper media independent application adjusts operations according to the communication environment trigger.
Patent GB-2450879-A (GB)
Title: Gauge
Inventor: WILKINSON NIGEL
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A gauge 10 for measuring angular displacement of a fastening element during tightening comprises a body 12, a drive transfer means 14 rotatable relative to the body, indicator means 16/18 for determining angular displacement of the drive transfer means relative to the body, and an optical means 20 for aligning the body with an arbitrary reference point. The optical means may be a light, preferably a laser. A switch 24 may be provided for operating the optical means. A battery compartment (38, Figure 4) may be disposed within the body. The indicator means may comprise an indicator dial 16 on the upper end of the body, and may also comprise a marker 36 disposed on the drive transfer means, which may extend substantially radially from an axis of rotation of the drive transfer means. The radial position of the marker may be angularly adjustable around the drive transfer means. The marker may be disposed on a transparent plastics disc 35. The body may be substantially tubular and terminated by a plate (26, Figure 4) at its upper end and open at its lower end. The drive transfer means may be rotatably mounted in an aperture in the disc and retained by means of a circlip (30, Figure 4).
Patent GB-2451530-A (GB)
Title: An adaptive bias technique for use in audio or video apparatus
Inventor: LESSO JOHN PAUL
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: The bias voltage or current for the amplifiers 718,705, DAC 716, or other circuit in a playback channel is adapted in dependence on the level of the input signal and/or a gain control signal such as a volume control signal (figure 14). Higher bias is applied when the signal in the channel has a high amplitude, thereby improving the noise, linearity and distortion performance of the circuits. Lower bias is applied when the signal in the channel has a low amplitude, thereby reducing power consumption. The technique may be used in portable and non-portable apparatus such as MP3 players, mobile 'phones, cameras, TVs, Hi-Fi systems or satellite navigation systems. It may also be used in entertainment systems in cars, trains or aeroplanes, or in noise-cancellation.
Patent GB-2457931-A (GB)
Title: Crushing Unit
Inventor: GLYN-OWEN JULIAN
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: There is disclosed a crushing unit for carrying out the crushing of handheld and portable, solids and liquids containers, the crushing unit being mounted on a load bearing structure and situated above a waste receptacle. The crushing unit comprising a top opening lid (1) hinged relative to cover the opening of the unit, and with three crushing faces of the mechanism being actuated by the opening and closing of the lid. The coupling is such that the primary moving crushing component (3), consisting of a materials barrier, a crushing face and a guide mechanism. The latter provides a controlled convergence between crushing faces. The opposing stationary crushing face that is situated beneath the primary crushing component (3), allows items to rest upon it and 'against the materials barrier prior to crushing.
Patent GB-2453001-A (GB)
Title: Article tracking device that is less susceptible to detection
Inventor: FAULKNER RUSSELL
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A global navigation satellite system GNSS tracking unit is disclosed comprising a GNSS receiver, processing circuitry and a radiofrequency or other transmitter adapted to transmit at least location data relating to the unit to a remote receiver, wherein the transmitter is provided with a controller linked to at least one sensor, and wherein the controller operates to cause the transmitter to transmit when the at least one sensor detects a predetermined event, but to refrain from transmitting at other times so as to hinder detection of the tracking unit by unauthorized monitoring of transmitted signals. In a further embodiment, the transmitter is arranged to transmit at pseudorandom time intervals which may be spaced from each other by at least 5 minutes.
Patent GB-2458308-A (GB)
Title: Rear view mirror and indicator accessory for a bicycle
Inventor: BELL GRAEME DAVIDSON
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A bicycle accessory comprises a casing 10 supporting a rear-view mirror 12 for releasable attachment to the handlebar of the bicycle. The casing carries selectively operable orange turn indicator lamps 22, facing forwards, rearwards and sideways, plus white forward-facing indicator lamps 24 and red rearward-facing running indicator lamps 26, all of which are powered from an electrical battery in the casing 10. The running indicator lamps 24 and 26 are automatically extinguished when the turn indicator lamps are activated. The accessory may include a motion detector arranged to disconnect power from the battery if the accessory is motionless for a period of time.
Patent GB-2453813-A (GB)
Title: Room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane compositions
Inventor: KIMURA TSUNEO
IPC: C08K5/5425
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: A room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganopolysiloxane having both ends terminated with hydroxy groups and/or hydrolysable groups; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 alkenoxy groups attached to silicon in the molecule; (C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 amino groups bound to silicon in the molecule and being capable of forming a compound having a -NH2 group by hydrolysis; and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst. Preferred aminosilanes include methyl tri-n-butylaminosilane (methyltris(butylamino)silane), methyltriethylaminosilane (methyltris(ethyl amino)silane) and methyltricyclohexylaminosilane (methyltris(cyclohexylamino)silane). Preferred alkenoxysilanes are of the general formula: R1x-Si(O-CR2=CR3R4)4-x wherein R1 and R2 each are an optionally substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group; R3 and R4 are hydrogen or an optionally substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group; or R2 and R3 can form an alicyclic hydrocarbon group together with the carbon-carbon double bond to which they are attached; and x is 0 or 1.
Patent GB-2455160-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of electric vehicle battery
Inventor: HSU ALAN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A remote monitoring system for a battery module of an electric vehicle monitors the battery module mainly through a detection recorder provided in the electric vehicle. The detection recorder records the physical and electrical variables of the battery module and sends the data to the remote system through a communication unit. If the recorded data contains an abnormal condition of the battery module, the remote system wirelessly sends a signal through telecommunication equipment, a message telling a fault is sent to a user, reminding the user of overhauling the vehicle as soon as possible or inform the user of the vehicle's condition for the car owner's driving safety.
Patent GB-2460397-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the operation of an engine
Inventor: TUFAIL KHIZER
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A method for controlling operation of a turbocharged diesel engine 10 with exhaust gas recirculation in which deviations of NOx and particulate matter emissions from target output values are used to prioritise control of an exhaust gas recirculation valve 34 and a turbocharger inlet flow control device 44 so as to improve emission performance and reduce fuel use. According to another aspect of the invention virtual NOx and particulate matter sensors are formed by data stored in look up tables saved in a memory of an electronic controller 24.